CVE-2006-7001

CVE-2006-7001 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpmychat Plus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in avatar.php in PhpMyChat Plus 1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the L parameter, a different issue than CVE-2006-5897. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7001?
Directory traversal vulnerability in avatar.php in PhpMyChat Plus 1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the L parameter, a different issue than CVE-2006-5897. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-7001?
CVE-2006-7001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7001?
CVE-2006-7001 affects Phpmychat Plus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7001?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-7001 published?
CVE-2006-7001 was published on 2007-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)